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SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-4/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
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SUMMARY:Pokémon Go Hike!
DESCRIPTION:No Registration Required! Enjoy hiking around with Metro Parks staff and looking for Pokémon during our Pokémon Go Hike at Blendon Woods Metro Park! We recommend you download the app prior to the program. Meet by the Ranger Station (first parking lot when you enter the park).
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/pokemon-go-hike-8/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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SUMMARY:City Nature Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we search for amazing things! The City Nature Challenge is a worldwide event that has been running for 10 years. Columbus will compete with other cities to see who can find the most species. Download the iNaturalist app if you would like to add your own observations to the project.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/city-nature-challenge/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T132900Z
UID:10002523-1745575200-1745577000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books\, rhymes\, songs and fun while arousing curiosity about the natural world.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-storytime-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T183000
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SUMMARY:For Adults: Wildflower Walk
DESCRIPTION:Take a 2-mile walk through the park to search for a variety of spring flowers. Ages 16+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-adults-wildflower-walk-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250324T133127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T133127Z
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SUMMARY:Off Trail Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Take a rugged 2 hour off-trail wander through the ravines at Blendon Woods to look for the park’s special geological features as well as spring flowers\, birds and other critters. Wear sturdy shoes. 6yrs+
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/off-trail-exploration-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T140000
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SUMMARY:Bunny Hunt Trail
DESCRIPTION:Find the bunnies hidden on the trail and decode the secret word and get a sweet treat.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/bunny-hunt-trail-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
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CREATED:20250324T133520Z
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SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-3/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T110000
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CREATED:20250324T134047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T134047Z
UID:10002531-1744711200-1744714800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Salamander Room
DESCRIPTION:Read this classic tale of a child’s love for salamanders\, then go on a hike to the creek to look for some. Dress for the weather; wear waterproof footwear.Ages 3-6
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-salamander-room/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000
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CREATED:20250324T134006Z
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UID:10002530-1744466400-1744473600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Meet Morty
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the Nature Center to meet our newest program animal\, a European Starling.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/meet-morty/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T100000
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CREATED:20250324T133520Z
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SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-3/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T080000
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CREATED:20250217T142601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T142601Z
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Sounds
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise at 7:20! Hike around the field to listen for Woodcocks\, then hike to the pond to see who is up early.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/sunrise-sounds/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T142224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T142224Z
UID:10002400-1743156000-1743157800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Friday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with early literacy in the park! These 30-40min programs are aimed at kids 2-5yrs. Children and their grownups will enjoy books\, rhymes\, songs and fun while arousing curiosity about the natural world.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/friday-storytime/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T141938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141938Z
UID:10002397-1742652000-1742655600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Signs of Spring at 100 Acre Wood
DESCRIPTION:Hike 1.5 miles on a steep\, unimproved trail to search for wildflowers and other signs of spring. Meet at 5220 Cambria Way. Park along the street.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/signs-of-spring-at-100-acre-wood-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141606Z
UID:10002393-1742378400-1742382000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T141050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T141050Z
UID:10002390-1742047200-1742050800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Minecraft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Minecraft scavenger hunt through the woods. Look for natural objects that are also found in the game. Activities will be available in the nature center after the hike. Ages 6+.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/minecraft-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T140829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T140829Z
UID:10002387-1741773600-1741777200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Preschool: Possum & Peeper
DESCRIPTION:Have fun with Opossum as he searches for the loudest frog in the forest! Story\, craft and activities.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/preschool-possum-peeper/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T140237Z
UID:10002382-1741458600-1741462200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:Observe one of the timeless rituals of Spring – the woodcock sky dance! Meet by the large shelter next to the Natural Play area – it’s a short walk to their “stage”. Same program Thursday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-watch-3/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T140112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T140112Z
UID:10002380-1741341600-1741345200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Fitness Hikes
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-fitness-hikes/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T135738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T140237Z
UID:10002377-1741285800-1741289400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Woodcock Watch
DESCRIPTION:Observe one of the timeless rituals of Spring – the woodcock sky dance! Meet by the large shelter next to the Natural Play area – it’s a short walk to their “stage”. Same program Thursday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/woodcock-watch-3/2025-03-06/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250217T134729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T134729Z
UID:10002371-1740837600-1740841200@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Take a Lichen to Moss!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about mosses and lichens\, then make your own mini-habitat to take home. Ages 6+
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/take-a-lichen-to-moss/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T181836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T181836Z
UID:10002298-1740736800-1740738600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Introduce your little one to nature through stories\, songs and large motor activities. Program held inside the Nature Center. Ages 2-5.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/storytime-10/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T181638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T181638Z
UID:10002296-1740322800-1740326400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Strange Serpents
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about snakes\, bust some myths\, and meet some slithery friends.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/strange-serpents-2/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T174001Z
UID:10002260-1740301200-1740308400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coffee & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coffee-birds-3/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T181431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T181431Z
UID:10002293-1740222000-1740225600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:For Families: Skunk Cabbage Hike
DESCRIPTION:Search for the first signs of spring as we hike 2 miles off trail to look for this early blooming plant. Prepare for mud!
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/for-families-skunk-cabbage-hike/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T181147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T181147Z
UID:10002290-1739970000-1739975400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Metro Parks Hiking Club: Wednesday Fitness Club
DESCRIPTION:Hike 2 or 4 mi. on grave and natural surface trails. Moderate pace. Stairs and hills.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/metro-parks-hiking-club-wednesday-fitness-club-3/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T180843Z
UID:10002286-1739786400-1739800800@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide birdwatching event\, ongoing since 1998. Stop by the Nature Center to help us count birds\, and learn how you can participate at home to help contribute to this important citizen science project. Hike to the lake to Count ducks daily at 11am. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cocoa too.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/great-backyard-bird-count-weekend/2025-02-17/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T180843Z
UID:10002285-1739700000-1739714400@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide birdwatching event\, ongoing since 1998. Stop by the Nature Center to help us count birds\, and learn how you can participate at home to help contribute to this important citizen science project. Hike to the lake to Count ducks daily at 11am. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cocoa too.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/great-backyard-bird-count-weekend/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T174001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T174001Z
UID:10002259-1739696400-1739703600@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Coffee & Birds
DESCRIPTION:Drop by to enjoy a warm cup and beautiful birds at our viewing windows.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/coffee-birds-3/2025-02-16/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gray-catbird_Feb_WAL_M-McConnell-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T024357
CREATED:20250121T180843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T180843Z
UID:10002284-1739613600-1739628000@www.metroparks.net
SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The great Backyard Bird Count is a worldwide birdwatching event\, ongoing since 1998. Stop by the Nature Center to help us count birds\, and learn how you can participate at home to help contribute to this important citizen science project. Hike to the lake to Count ducks daily at 11am. Enjoy a cup of hot coffee or cocoa too.
URL:https://www.metroparks.net/event/great-backyard-bird-count-weekend/2025-02-15/
LOCATION:Blendon Woods\, 4265 E Dublin Granville Road\, Columbus\, 43081\, United States
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